Is Wayne County High School a good school?

Wayne County High School ranks in the bottom 22.8% of Kentucky high schools.

How many students attend Wayne County High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 940 students attended Wayne County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Wayne County High School?

Students at Wayne County High School are 86% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Wayne County High School?

Wayne County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bell Elementary School Elementary : Monticello Elementary School Elementary : Walker Early Learning Center Middle : Wayne County Middle School

Wayne County High School

Summary:

Wayne County High School is a public high school located in Monticello, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 940 students. The school has a long history, but its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, currently ranking 224th out of 290 Kentucky high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 1 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wayne County High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is consistently below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English was 26% at Wayne County High School, compared to the state average of 44%. The school's performance on the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) in 10th-grade Mathematics and Reading also lags behind the state averages. However, the school's performance on the KSA Writing assessment for 11th-grade students is closer to the state average. Interestingly, the school's four-year graduation rate of 94.2% is relatively high, comparable to the nearby Southwestern High School (90.9%) and Russell County High School (94.8%).

The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with particularly concerning results for English Language Learners and Special Education students. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 75.64% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby Southwestern High School (63.79%) and Russell County High School (64.3%). Despite the relatively high per-student spending and student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance remains below the state averages, suggesting potential issues with resource allocation and utilization.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2 Kenny Davis Blvd
Monticello, KY 42633

(606) 348-5575

District: Wayne County

SchoolDigger Rank:
224^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,869

Feeder schools for Wayne County High School:

Elementary:	Bell Elementary School
	Monticello Elementary School
	Walker Early Learning Center
Middle:	Wayne County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

Number of students: 940

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.2%

Hispanic:

10.7%

African American:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wayne County High School ranks worse than 77.2% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.95. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wayne County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wayne County High School is $12,869.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wayne County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County High School 224^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Wayne County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Wayne County High School

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Rank History for all students at Wayne County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	42.55	121^st	217	44.2%
2008	24.73	182^nd	217	16.1%
2009	27.00	173^rd	217	20.3%
2010	51.62	98^th	223	56.1%
2011	50.71	108^th	226	52.2%
2012	48.42	110^th	229	52.0%
2013	66.93	78^th	291	73.2%
2014	52.04	150^th	290	48.3%
2015	54.00	147^th	295	50.2%
2016	47.80	178^th	288	38.2%
2017	55.77	141^st	287	50.9%
2018	47.70	140^th	271	48.3%
2019	46.67	150^th	285	47.4%
2021	34.86	170^th	267	36.3%
2022	40.46	163^rd	271	39.9%
2023	21.92	220^th	276	20.3%
2024	21.95	224^th	290	22.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wayne County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	26.05	33^rd	48	31.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Wayne County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	45.81	131^st	226	42.0%
2023	28.20	123^rd	162	24.1%
2024	14.19	159^th	168	5.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wayne County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	46.26	132^nd	232	43.1%
2019	48.36	145^th	254	42.9%
2021	43.15	128^th	234	45.3%
2022	47.85	127^th	266	52.3%
2023	25.82	210^th	272	22.8%
2024	27.45	203^rd	274	25.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Wayne County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	53.96	110^th	234	53.0%
2019	46.40	150^th	249	39.8%
2021	38.49	141^st	236	40.3%
2022	28.81	189^th	252	25.0%
2023	19.60	211^th	253	16.6%
2024	18.07	218^th	261	16.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Wayne County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	38.16	101^st	166	39.2%
2019	25.59	136^th	166	18.1%
2021	24.38	123^rd	154	20.1%
2022	20.05	139^th	153	9.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wayne County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	83.97	7^th	115	93.9%
2024	22.03	14^th	17	17.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Wayne County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	43.13	140^th	237	40.9%
2019	47.19	140^th	251	44.2%
2021	34.22	156^th	238	34.5%
2022	46.31	117^th	257	54.5%
2023	20.52	211^th	259	18.5%
2024	20.11	212^th	262	19.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wayne County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	39.96	51^st	88	42.0%
2021	22.76	78^th	92	15.2%
2022	24.17	90^th	114	21.1%
2023	14.32	109^th	116	6.0%
2024	38.12	73^rd	124	41.1%

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Rank History for White students at Wayne County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	43.10	117^th	198	40.9%
2019	41.12	137^th	219	37.4%
2021	27.19	149^th	203	26.6%
2022	33.93	174^th	260	33.1%
2023	17.74	226^th	264	14.4%
2024	16.01	228^th	273	16.5%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wayne County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	757	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	767
1996	757	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	767
1997	753	3	7	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	765
1998	749	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	754
1999	760	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	5	771
2000	753	8	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	765
2001	738	12	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	754
2002	731	17	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	754
2003	731	17	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	754
2004	707	15	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	727
2005	652	9	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	668
2006	718	13	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	738
2007	704	16	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	726
2008	729	19	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	752
2009	712	18	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	733
2010	667	19	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	7	701
2011	688	12	4	6	0	3	0	0	713
2012	672	10	1	6	0	2	1	0	692
2013	682	12	3	9	0	2	1	0	709
2014	892	24	4	25	1	0	4	0	950
2015	860	27	5	43	1	0	8	0	944
2016	878	23	9	43	1	0	5	0	959
2017	893	23	6	50	2	0	3	0	977
2018	882	20	6	48	0	0	3	0	959
2019	864	16	2	53	0	0	2	0	937
2020	849	16	2	73	1	0	0	0	941
2021	841	17	1	66	1	1	1	0	928
2022	845	17	3	76	1	1	6	0	949
2023	810	16	4	101	1	0	8	0	940

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wayne County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	767	43.2	17.8	n/a
1996	767	43.2	17.8	n/a
1997	765	42.9	17.8	49.5
1998	754	42.5	17.7	50.1
1999	771	42.5	18.1	63.6
2000	765	45.7	16.7	71
2001	754	48.5	15.5	61.4
2002	754	42.3	17.8	96
2003	754	42.3	17.8	96
2004	727	39.6	18.4	n/a
2005	668	39.5	16.9	n/a
2006	738	37.9	19.5	59.8
2007	726	42.0	17.3	62.1
2008	752	38.1	19.7	65.6
2009	733	38.2	19.2	66.3
2010	701	32.9	21.3	71.5
2011	713	38.1	18.6	67
2012	692	38.0	18.1	64.3
2013	709	39.6	17.8	63.2
2014	950	50.1	18.9	65.4
2015	944	47.0	20.0	66.3
2016	959	48.0	19.9	65.2
2017	977	47.9	20.3	68.4
2018	959	48.7	19.6	67.8
2019	937	50.8	18.4	68.2
2020	941	51.3	18.3	71.6
2021	928	48.3	19.1	71
2022	949	49.3	19.2	72.3
2023	940	47.2	19.8	75.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wayne County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	767	43.2	17.8	n/a
1996	767	43.2	17.8	n/a
1997	765	42.9	17.8	49.5
1998	754	42.5	17.7	50.1
1999	771	42.5	18.1	63.6
2000	765	45.7	16.7	71
2001	754	48.5	15.5	61.4
2002	754	42.3	17.8	96
2003	754	42.3	17.8	96
2004	727	39.6	18.4	n/a
2005	668	39.5	16.9	n/a
2006	738	37.9	19.5	59.8
2007	726	42.0	17.3	62.1
2008	752	38.1	19.7	65.6
2009	733	38.2	19.2	66.3
2010	701	32.9	21.3	71.5
2011	713	38.1	18.6	67
2012	692	38.0	18.1	64.3
2013	709	39.6	17.8	63.2
2014	950	50.1	18.9	65.4
2015	944	47.0	20.0	66.3
2016	959	48.0	19.9	65.2
2017	977	47.9	20.3	68.4
2018	959	48.7	19.6	67.8
2019	937	50.8	18.4	68.2
2020	941	51.3	18.3	71.6
2021	928	48.3	19.1	71
2022	949	49.3	19.2	72.3
2023	940	47.2	19.8	75.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wayne County High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$501 (4.2%)	$167 (1.4%)	$668 (5.6%)	$7,745 (64.8%)	$1,764 (14.8%)	$9,509 (79.6%)	$11,950
2019	$573 (4.3%)	$184 (1.4%)	$758 (5.7%)	$7,910 (59.5%)	$1,756 (13.2%)	$9,666 (72.7%)	$13,298
2020	$647 (4.5%)	$257 (1.8%)	$903 (6.2%)	$7,578 (52.4%)	$1,624 (11.2%)	$9,202 (63.6%)	$14,463
2021	$676 (4.6%)	$824 (5.7%)	$1,501 (10.3%)	$7,607 (52.2%)	$1,842 (12.6%)	$9,449 (64.9%)	$14,570
2022	$959 (7.5%)	$670 (5.2%)	$1,630 (12.7%)	$7,702 (59.8%)	$2,149 (16.7%)	$9,850 (76.5%)	$12,869

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wayne County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 150^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 220^th of 276 High schools	27.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (Wayne County High School)	45.7	22	23.7%
11th Grade English (Wayne County)	43.5	21	22.5%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County High School)	29.2	14	15.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County)	27.6	13	14.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Wayne County High School)	41.1	33	8.1%
11th Grade Reading (Wayne County)	39.7	32	7.7%
11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)	46	44	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	937	940	0.3%
African American	16	16
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	53	101	90.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	864	810	6.3%
Two or More Races	2	8	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.2%	75.6%	7.4%

Schools Near Wayne County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)	KSA Reading (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Wayne County High School	Public	9-12	2 Kenny Davis Blvd	Monticello	42633	Wayne County	Wayne County	No	No	No	No	(606) 348-5575	940	47	19.8	75.6%	810 (86.2%)	16 (1.7%)	101 (10.7%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.9%)	22	224^th of 290 public high schools	22.8%		21.9	220^th of 276 public high schools	20.3%	4	23.0	34.0	31.0	23.0	31.0	26.0	16.0	31.0	$12,869	$959	$670	$1,630	$7,702	$2,149	$9,850
Wayne County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	38 Academic Ave	Monticello	42633	Wayne County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 348-8424	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wayne County Learning Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1025 South Main Street	Monticello	42633	Wayne County	Wayne County	No	No	Yes	No	(606) 348-8484	30	2	15.0	96.7%	26 (86.7%)	1 (3.3%)	3 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Otter Creek Academy	Public	6-12	1442 Old Bethel Church Rd	Monticello	42633	Wayne County	Wayne County	No	No	No	No	(606) 343-0203	19	4	4.7	100.0%	15 (78.9%)	4 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center	Public	8-12	9000 Hwy 1546	Monticello	42633	Wayne County	Wayne County	No	No	No	No	(606) 348-1482	28	3	9.3	100.0%	4 (14.3%)	17 (60.7%)	5 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.1%)								(n/a)
Clinton County High School	Public	9-12	65 High School Dr	Albany	42602	Clinton County	Clinton County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 387-5569	422	30	14.3	68.5%	386 (91.5%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	54.3	128^th of 290 public high schools	55.9%		35.3	179^th of 276 public high schools	35.1%	51	28.0	38.0	62.0	49.0	54.0	41.0	16.0	36.0	$17,631	$2,333	$725	$3,058	$9,704	$3,643	$13,347
Southern Kentucky Early CCA	Public	8-12	1273 Ky Hwy 90	Albany	42602	Clinton County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 387-6448	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	2330 Highway 127 South	Russell Springs	42642	Russell County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(270) 866-6175	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Russell County High School	Public	9-12	2166 S Hwy 127	Russell Springs	42642	Russell County	Russell County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 866-3341	832	54	15.4	64.3%	702 (84.4%)	6 (0.7%)	101 (12.1%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	11 (1.3%)	68	78^th of 290 public high schools	73.1%		48	136^th of 276 public high schools	50.7%	58	42.0	54.0	53.0	42.0	49.0	47.0	34.0	41.0	$16,918	$568	$881	$1,449	$10,037	$3,492	$13,529
Pulaski County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	3865 S Hwy 27	Somerset	42501	Pulaski County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 678-2998	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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